Evian Jazz Festival

The spa town of Evian (74 Haut-Savoie, ARA) hosts a Jazz Festival 3 -4 February 2023 Jazz en Ville.

Jazz festival proposed by the City of Evian, in collaboration with the Evian Resort. On the program: 2 concerts, a masterclass with jazz pianist Baptiste Trotignon.

Held in the Palais des festivités in Place Charles Cottet.

for more info see: Jazz en Ville

Holiday accommodation in Evian – hotels, B&Bs, self-catering

Home of Evian bottled water, the Cachat mineral waters SA (Société Anonyme des Eaux Minérales de Cachat) was created in December 1859 by Parisian investors, selling Évian water, and in 1865 the small town changed its name to Évian-les-bains to promote its rise as a spa town. Three other springs joined the Cachat (Guillot, Bonnevie, Corporau). Improvement in transportation (a railroad station) helped make the town a more famous spa.

In the late 19th century, the city contained more than 20 hotels. The hills and the lakeshore were covered with noble houses and luxurious villas and a theatre and a casino were built on the lakeside. In 1902, the baths were constructed and in 1909, the architect Hébrard built one of the most luxurious hotels: the Royal Hotel. Evian considers itself one of the top European spas, claiming popularity with high society figures such as Countess Anna de Noailles, Frédéric Mistral, the Lumiere Brothers and Marcel Proust.

After World War I, the city maintained its status as a high-class spa town, hosting socialites and royalty such as Aga Khan III, the Maharaja of Kapurthala, Albert Lebrun (President of the République), King George V of United Kingdom and King Fuad I of Egypt.

The Évian Conference was convened in Évian in July 1938 to discuss the problem of Jewish refugees. During World War II, German forces occupied Évian and the town’s statue of General Dupas was removed.

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